Pete Kelly's Blues
“A jazz-man of the wide-open '20s - caught in the crossfire of its blazing .38s!”
Synopsis
In 1927, a Kansas City, Missouri cornet player and his band perform nightly at a seedy speakeasy until a racketeer tries to extort them in exchange for protection.
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Pete Kelly's BluesOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-11-10
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Jack Webb
Pete Kelly
Janet Leigh
Ivy Conrad
Edmond O'Brien
Fran McCarg
Peggy Lee
Rose Hopkins
Andy Devine
George Tenell
Lee Marvin
Al Gannaway
Ella Fitzgerald
Maggie Jackson
Martin Milner
Joey Firestone
Than Wyenn
Rudy Shulak
Herbert Ellis
Bedido
John Dennis
Guy Bettenhouser
Jayne Mansfield
Cigarette Girl
Mort Marshall
Cootie Jacobs
Moe Schneider
Trombonist (Big 7)
George Van Eps
Guitarist (Big 7)
Ray Sherman
Pianist (Big 7)
Dick Cathcart
Trumpet Player / Webb's Cornet Double
Matty Matlock
Clarinetist (Big 7)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard L. Breen
- Original Score
- Matty Matlock, David Buttolph, Ray Heindorf
- Original Title
- Pete Kelly's Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Mark VII
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Webb
Richard L. Breen
Matty Matlock, David Buttolph, Ray Heindorf
Harold Rosson
Robert M. Leeds
Jack Webb
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Webb
Director
Richard L. Breen
Screenplay
Matty Matlock
Original Music Composer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Ray Heindorf
Original Music Composer
Robert M. Leeds
Editor
Harper Goff
Production Design
Jack Webb
Producer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pete Kelly's Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pete Kelly's Blues about?
In 1927, a Kansas City, Missouri cornet player and his band perform nightly at a seedy speakeasy until a racketeer tries to extort them in exchange for protection.
Who directed Pete Kelly's Blues?
Pete Kelly's Blues was directed by Jack Webb.
Who stars in Pete Kelly's Blues?
The principal cast of Pete Kelly's Blues includes Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien, Peggy Lee, Andy Devine.
When was Pete Kelly's Blues released and how long is it?
Pete Kelly's Blues was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Pete Kelly's Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pete Kelly's Blues was composed by Matty Matlock, David Buttolph, Ray Heindorf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pete Kelly's Blues?
Pete Kelly's Blues holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).